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St. Joseph's
Academy is a La Sallian post primary school, with eighteen teachers, one full -
time secretary and one full - time caretaker. The school was established in 1939
by the De La Salle brothers. Partly due to expanding numbers and partly
due to a fire in 1986, a new modern building costing over €1 million , was completed. It comprises eight general classrooms, an art/crafts room, a
library, a computer room, a geography room,
a gymnasium, an oratory, two science labs, a lecture theatre, plus offices,
resource and toilet areas, a staff room and a kitchen area. We now have a thoroughly
modern school from which the students and staff both benefit greatly.
The Philosophy of St.
Joseph's Academy is based on the Christian ideals of John Baptist de La Salle
(The founder of the De La Salle order) who devoted his life to the service of
young people in education. Therefore the school places particular emphasis on
encouraging the students to practice Christian ideals in their everyday lives.
There is an emphasis on character formation and on helping each student to
reach his own unique potential. The Catholic and La Sallian ethos of the
school facilitates openness, freedom and discipline among students. The school
requests the co - operation of parents in transmitting its values and
discipline. A Code of Discipline operates so that students learn the values of
order, effort, self - development and learning in their lives.
Student activities are
aimed at self - development, team - development and concern for humanity and
the environment. School prayers, masses and retreats encourage students to
develop their sense of faith and relationship with God as well as to appreciate
their gifts and talents.
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